AddOn - SFP (mini-GBIC) transceiver module (equivalent to: HP R9D16A) - 1GbE - 1000Base-SX - LC multi-mode - up to 550 m - 850 nm - TAA Compliant - for P/N: JL681A#ACC, JL684B#ACC, JL686B#ACC, JL809A#ACC, JL812A#ACC, JL815A#ACC, R8R48A#ACC

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

At £42.70 ex-VAT, this is a pretty solid “keep the network running” buy—assuming you’re happy using third-party optics. It’s a 1GbE SFP for multi-mode fibre with LC, aimed at short-reach links, and it’ll be a good fit for typical office/campus switching between MDF/IDFs or for spare-path redundancy. If you’ve got HP/ProCurve gear that matches the referenced part numbers, this is the kind of module that’s often a cost-effective way to avoid paying the OEM markup when a link drops and you just need the right SFP back in service quickly.

That said, I’d be cautious if your switch fleet is mix-and-match or if your environment is picky about optics compatibility. Some switches can be sensitive to “DOM”/vendor identification, and with third-party transceivers you can occasionally run into link stability/DOM reporting quirks—so it’s worth checking whether your specific switch model is known to work cleanly with this exact equivalent before you commit to buying a whole batch. For one-off replacements or spares in a well-understood fibre topology, it’s good value; if you’re building something new at scale or can’t afford any odd compatibility behaviour, you might be better off testing first or budgeting for OEM.